To my students, past, present, and future:

I usually write entries to this blog with my colleagues in mind, but this time, I want to write something, very briefly, for you.

You will always be welcome in my classroom, no matter where you come from, no matter what language you speak, no matter how you worship.

You are welcome no matter your sexual orientation.

You are welcome no matter your gender.

You are welcome no matter your race or ethnicity.

You are welcome no matter your immigration status.

You are welcome no matter how wealthy or poor.

You are welcome in my classroom, no matter what the government says.

You are welcome in my classroom, no matter what.